Tormek 2000

I’ve had this unit for about six months and am very pleased with it.After destroying a wood chisel on a 6” grinder years ago I had been sharpening my tools with Japanese water stones. I was getting unsatisfactory results on my carving and lathe gouges, so decided to find a better (read easier) way.
Pros:Easy to set upEasy to repeat anglesFast with excellant resultsNo burned tools

I love the Tormek jigs once you figure out how they work thanks to the videos at the SharpToolsUSA web site . I don’t have the Tormek base unit or the Jet (not the HF $99 version either). I built mine from a closeout low RPM wet wheel at Lowes for $30 and I made a wooden base to hold the Jigs. I did the same thing with my grinder and mounted Razor Sharp Edgemaking system wheels I got at Woodcraft.

I just wish the planer/jointer knife sharpening jig was way cheaper. I also tend not to use it in winter because I’m afraid freezing temps will damage the wheel due to the water that may soak into the wheel. I have no clue how long the wheel holds water after draining.

mothunter,I looked at the Jet, but I live in Canada and Jet is not available. I could have had it shipped to me, but the last time I had something shipped across the border it cost me 45$ brokerage fee for a $12 order.

I agree with GaryK, great machine, and relaxing, though I had some difficulty with Japanese chisels.and I am not a huge fan offlatening blades on the wheel edge. I have some japanese waterstones for that….

But after my Dad saw how I revived one of his old planes he gave me (probably thought it had seen better days!)I showed him his reflection in the blade and the wispy floating shavings, he actually opened his wallet and bought himself a set of new chisels. (Now that he had a place to bring up the edges easily!)

-- My Fear is when i die, my wife will sell my tools for what I TOLD her they cost

Thought you may like to see my video of the Upgrades I made to the Work Sharp including one that allows you to use Tormek jigs AND how to use cheap buffing compound instead of sandpaper instead of diamond wheels and compounds: